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CYCLING SAFETY AND RULES OF THE ROAD
Mind and Body book that relates to CYCLING SAFETY and is intended as a supplement to the Kids Book for parents, teachers, day-care and others. THE E-BOOK ON CYCLING SAFETY PUBLISHED BY HEALTHY JINGLES PUBLICATIONS LLC WRITTEN BY VERNON A. QUARSTEIN Ph.D. Copyright © 2006 and 2008 by Vernon A. Quarstein All Copy Rights Reserved unless purchased. The material in this electronic publication is protected under
THE E-BOOK ON CYCLING SAFETY AND RULES OF THE ROAD TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction CHAPTER 1: Bicyclists’ Accident Examples [1] CHAPTER 2: Helmets and Brakes [2] CHAPTER 3: Normal Traffic [3] CHAPTER 4: Heavy Traffic [4] CHAPTER 5: Riding at Night [5] CHAPTER 6: Paying Attention [6] CHAPTER 7: Dangerous Intersections [7] CHAPTER 8: Bicycle and Rider [8] CHAPTER 9 : This E-Book’s Message BICYCLISTS’ SAFETY INTRODUCTION
Riding bicycles is a common form of exercise. We begin with bicycling because it is a very important form of exercise that millions of people participate in but it is also quite dangerous. Our reference on cycling is the University of California, Berkeley.
At least 85 million American adults ride bicycles at least occasionally.
Of this number at least 700 die in traffic crashes each year.
This means that bicycling is a valuable way to some exercise but it can be dangerous. The following jingles on bicycling are designed to capture some of the practices that bicyclists should be conscious of when engaging in this form of exercise.
The characteristics of jingles such as their ability to facilitate
recall of information that pertains to a given activity helps thwart accidents. Jingles are also a very efficient way to convey memor- able information.
Our reference summaries from the record show several
different ways that accidents occur while bicycling. CHAPTER 1: Accident Examples Jingles [1] Entering Lane and Opening Door Jingle [1.1] A car hits the bicyclist when it enters her lane, From a driveway, roadway or side streets! Someone opens the door of a parked vehicle, As a cyclist passes by with a crash meets! Alongside Approaches Jingle [1.2] A car comes alongside and makes a right turn, Thus hitting the bicyclist without protection! A car comes alongside and makes a left turn, In front of a bicyclist at an intersection! Rear-ending and Sideswiping Jingle [1.3] A car rear-ends a bicyclist as the car moves, To the left to avoid an obstacle in sight! While cycling in the early evening without light, A car driver doesn’t notice, sideswipes a bike!
To avoid becoming involved in these accidents or still They are in jingle format because there is really no All jingles in this chapter are according to
University of California, Berkeley.
Due to the importance of this subject we include an The bicycling safety jingle consists of a series of CHAPTER 2: Helmets and Brakes Jingles [2] Head injuries cause most fatalities, Wear your helmet on your head. Helmets prevent deaths and injuries, Attach bright colors, avoid the red. The helmet must pass early detection, It can’t move an inch in any direction. When setting out on any journey, Give brakes a thorough inspection. Explanatory Rules [2]:
Head injuries account for about 60 percent of Choose a bright color, and make sure the The helmet shouldn’t move more than an inch CHAPTER 3: Normal Traffic Jingles [3] Remember all traffic rules, obey signs, Give up right-of-way, go with the cars. Don’t cycle in the opposite direction, One slip up, you’re liable to see stars. Eye Contact Jingle [3.2] Make eye contact with other drivers, Use hand signals to show your intention, So you know that others have seen you, Don’t get into right-of-way contention. Blind Spots Jingle [3.3] When turning or approaching intersection, If in the blind spot of a car to the right, Move your bike to a more visible position, To avoid incidents day and night. Explanatory Rules [3]:
Ride with traffic, obey all signs, and give Try to make eye contact with drivers when At a red light, don’t wait alongside the car CHAPTER 1: Heavy Traffic Jingles [4] Where to Ride [4.1] Heavy traffic is most dangerous, Ride in a lane not hidden from view. Don’t ride alongside another cyclist, On roads traveled by two. Precautions [4.2] On a downhill road narrow or winding, Ride in lane or get pushed off the side. Get out of the way if a car passes, Handlebar or helmet mirrors safer ride. Explanatory Rules [4]: Don’t ride alongside another cyclist on a road When cycling in heavy traffic, on a narrow If a car wants to pass, move out of the way. CHAPTER 1: Riding at Night Jingles [5] Night Riding Jingle 5.1] At night stay right, turn on your light, If visibility is poor use colors bright, And tape helmet, clothing, and bike, Orange lights are best for cycling at night. Explanatory Rules [5.1]:
If you’re cycling at night–which you should In fact, wearing bright colors is a good idea Use your headlight, as well as a rear strobe- CHAPTER 6: Paying Attention Jingles [6] Pay Attention Jingle [6.1] Pay attention to self and pedestrians, When using a turning lane stay right. Stay behind traffic when in a turn, And don’t lose people from sight.
Eye Contact & Hand Signals Jingle [6.2] Make eye contact with other drivers, Use hand signals to show your intention, So you know that others have seen you, When turning or approaching intersection. Pedestrians Jingle [6.3] When riding near pedestrians take care, Watch as they might step in front. Don’t ride at high speeds when near, Call out to avoid a dumb stunt. Explanatory Rules [6.3]: When you are using a turning lane in traffic, When riding near pedestrians, try to anticipate Don’t ride at high speeds when pedestrians are CHAPTER 7: Dangerous Intersections [7] Turning or Approaching [7.1] When turning or approaching intersections, If in the blind spot of a car to the right, Move your bike to a more visible position. To avoid an incident both day and night. No Headphones While Biking [7.2] Don’t wear headphones while biking, They can block out street sounds, To ride defensively you need to hear, It’s a misdemeanor in some towns. Explanatory Rules [7.1]:
Watch out for storm drains, cattle guards, Don’t wear headphones. They can block out CHAPTER 8: Bicycle and Rider Jingles [8] Condition of Bike Jingle [8.1] Keep your bike in working order, Including brakes, tires, and gears. Have it checked out at a bike shop, If you can’t fix nor can your peers.
Condition of Rider Jingle [8.2] Keep yourself in riding condition, Don’t drink and cycle at the same time. Take bike paths, avoid dangerous autos, Avoid involvement in crime. Narrative Rules [8]: Keep your bike in good working order, including Once a year, have it checked out at a bike shop, Take bike paths if you can. Then you won’t have The Reconstituted Biking Jingles Read through the following complete jingle to If there are questions in your mind regarding the This entire jingle should be familiar to you before you Recap of Jingles [1] through [8] Recaps (recapitulations) of Healthy Jingles listed above, but without the narrative explanations, are provided below. These recaps are useful when explanations become clear and are retained. Bicycle Accident Examples Recap [1] Entering Lane Opening Door Jingle [1.1] A car hits the bicyclist when it enters her lane, From a driveway, roadway or side streets! Someone opens the door of a parked vehicle, As a cyclist passes by with a crash meets!
Alongside Approaches Jingle [1.2] A car comes alongside and makes a right turn, Thus hitting the bicyclist without protection! A car comes alongside and makes a left turn, In front of a bicyclist at an intersection! Rear-ending and Sideswiping Jingle [1.3] A car rear-ends a bicyclist as the car moves, To the left to avoid an obstacle in sight! While cycling in the early evening without light, A car driver doesn’t notice, sideswipes a bike!
Helmets and Brakes Recap [2] Helmets Jingle [2.1] Head injuries cause most fatalities. Wear your helmet on your head. Helmets prevent deaths and injuries, Attach bright colors, avoid the red. Helmets and Brakes Jingle [2.2] The helmet must pass early detection, It can’t move an inch in any direction. When setting out on any journey, Give brakes a thorough inspection. Normal Traffic Recap [3] The Traffic Jingle [3.1] Remember all traffic rules, obey signs, Give up right-of-way, go with the cars. Don’t cycle in the opposite direction, One slip-up, you’re liable to see stars. Eye Contact Jingle [3.2] Make eye contact with other drivers, Use hand signals to show your intention, So you know that others have seen you, Don’t get into right-of-way contention. Blind Spots Jingle [3.3] When turning or approaching intersection, If in the blind spot of a car to the right, Move your bike to a more visible position, To avoid incidents day and night. Heavy Traffic Recap [4] Where to Ride Jingle [4.1] Heavy traffic is most dangerous, Ride in a lane not hidden from traffic. Don’t ride alongside another cyclist, On roads traveled by a rough-nick. Precautions Jingle Recap [4.2] On a downhill road, narrow or winding, Ride in lane or get pushed off the side. Out of the way if a car wants to pass you. Handlebar or helmet mirrors-- a safer ride. Riding at Night Jingle [5] At night stay right, turn on your light. If visibility is poor, use colors bright, And tape helmet, clothing, and bike, Orange lights are best for cycling at night. Paying Attention Recap [6] Pay Attention Jingle [6.1] Pay attention to self and pedestrians, When using a turning lane stay right. Stay behind traffic throughout a turn, And don’t lose people from sight. Eye Contact Jingle [6.2] Make eye contact with other drivers, Use hand signals to show your intention, So you know that others have seen you, When turning or approaching intersection. Pedestrians Jingle [6.3] When riding near pedestrians take care, Watch as they might step in front, Don’t ride at high speeds when near, Call out to avoid a dumb stunt. Dangerous Intersections Recap [7] When turning or approaching intersections, If in the blind spot of a car to the right, Move your bike to a more visible position, To avoid an incident, both day and night. Bicycle and Rider Recap [8] Condition of Bike Jingle [8.1] Keep your bike in working order, Including brakes, tires, and gears. Have it checked out at a bike shop,
If you can’t fix it nor can your peers.
Condition of Rider Jingle [8.2] Keep yourself in riding condition, Don’t drink and cycle at same time. Take bike paths, avoid dangerous autos, And avoid involvement in crime. This E-Book’s Message Again, we reiterate, at least 85 million American adults ride bicycles at least occasionally. Of this number at least 700 die in traffic crashes each year. This means that bicycling is a valuable way for some to exercise but it can be dangerous. [1] Fitness 22 (8): 6 |
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